Detroit Retirees Back Pension Cuts by a Landslide

Detroit's emergency manager is praising workers and retirees who approved pension cuts as a way to get the city out of bankruptcy.

Results filed late Monday show the changes were endorsed by a landslide. The tally gives the city a boost as Judge Steven Rhodes determines whether Detroit's overall strategy to scrub billions in debt is fair and feasible to all creditors. Trial starts Aug. 14.

Detroit's emergency manager is praising workers and retirees who approved pension cuts as a way to get the city out of bankruptcy.Results filed late Monday show the changes were endorsed by a landslide. The tally gives the city a boost as Judge Steven Rhodes determines...